All branches of Markham Public Library will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026 for the Family Day holiday. Regular hours resume on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
ROM Pass Blackout Period
Please note that Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) passes will not be valid on the following dates: Family Day Weekend Saturday, Sunday, and Monday March Break All days during March Break, including both weekends "ROM for the Holidays" December 26 to January 3 These blackout dates are set by the Royal Ontario Museum and are subject…
January 15, 2026 – Markham Public Library is Closed for the Day
Updated: Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Markham. Due to inclement weather, all Markham Public Library branches will remain CLOSED for the rest of the day, January 15, 2026 and all registered and drop-in programs are cancelled. Thank you for your understanding and stay safe…
Join the Battle of the Best Book Character Contest
Who’s the BEST book character of all time? You decide! As part of MPL’s Kids Reading Challenge, children in Grades 1 - 3 are invited to celebrate their favourite book characters by sharing who they love and why. Join the Battle of Your Favourite Book Character Contest from January 16 to February 27 for a…
We’re Saying Goodbye to Late Fines at MPL!
Exciting news! Starting January 2, 2026, MPL will be eliminating late fines for all adult and senior customers. We removed late fines for kids and teens in 2021, and now we’re excited to extend the same stress-free borrowing experience to adults and seniors. At MPL, we believe library access should feel welcoming, easy, and worry-free…
Reduced Parking at Cornell Library Between December 2025 to February 2026
The Cornell Parking Garage will undergo maintenance from December 2025 to February 2026, which will limit available parking. P1: Open (~40 spots) P2 & P3: Closed Dec 1–7, 2025 P2: Partially closed Dec 1 – Feb 2026 P3: Reopens when possible Elevators: P2 & P3 may be unavailable. Please use P1 if needed. Please consider…
Black Owned Vendor Market Application
The Black Owned Markham Market vendor recruitment process has started for 2026. The market will be held on Saturday, Feb 28, at Milliken Mills Public Library. Signing up does not guarantee a spot. We will notify vendors with the results early January of 2026. Thank you for your patience…
Welcome to Battle of the Books 2025–26!
We’re excited to kick off another year of Markham Public Library’s Annual Battle of the Books competition — a fun and engaging reading challenge that brings together students from across the community! This friendly trivia competition celebrates the joy of reading as more than 10 schools face off to answer questions about 30 popular books…
Discover the New Manga Guide in Libby!
Love manga? Finding your next great read just got easier! We’re excited to introduce Libby’s new Manga Guide — a curated browsing experience that helps you explore this popular and ever-growing genre. Just like browsing the shelves at your favourite bookstore, the Manga Guide organizes titles into themed lists so you can easily find something that…
We’re Saying Goodbye to Flipster Magazines
We’re Saying Goodbye to Flipster Magazines
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